How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT066 - X-CSRF validation failed as X-REQUESTED-WITH request header is missing

/IWFND/CM_MGW_RT066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: X-CSRF validation failed as X-REQUESTED-WITH request header is missing

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/IWFND/CM_MGW_RT066 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW_RT066 X-CSRF validation failed as X-REQUESTED-WITH request header is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) token validation fails. This is a security feature that helps prevent unauthorized actions on behalf of a user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing X-Requested-With Header: The error indicates that the X-Requested-With HTTP header is missing in the request. This header is often used to identify Ajax requests and is required for CSRF protection.
  CSRF Token Not Provided: The request may not include a valid CSRF token, which is necessary for state-changing operations (like POST, PUT, DELETE).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP Gateway or the service being called.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add X-Requested-With Header: Ensure that the request includes the X-Requested-With header. This can typically be set in the client application making the request (e.g., JavaScript, Postman, etc.). For example:
  headers: {
      "X-Requested-With": "XMLHttpRequest",